iData Research at IDS 2025 (Day 3) continues our on-site coverage from Cologne, Germany, where the world’s largest dental trade fair is showcasing the latest in oral healthcare innovation.
With over 2,000 exhibitors and thousands of professionals in attendance, Day 3 highlighted next-gen dental technologies, AI-powered workflows, and the latest intraoral scanning, imaging, and biomaterial solutions.
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Table of Contents
➜ Dental Insights iData Learned on Day 3 at IDS 2025
➜ Regeneration, Materials & AI
➜ Final Thoughts on Day 3 at IDS 2025
➜ What is Next for iData at IDS 2025?
Key Takeaways
- IDS 2025 spotlighted the latest in dental technology, from CBCT platforms to regenerative biomaterials and AI-enhanced software.
- Aidite emphasized AI-driven workflows and unveiled plans for a new intraoral scanner
- GC launched Cytrans® grafts and membranes with hands-on demos at their interactive booth.
- J. Morita introduced an AI-integrated imaging suite with orthodontic planning features.
- ACTEON enhanced X-Mind® Optima 3D with AI noise reduction and launched OPUS dual-mode hygiene device.
- W&H showcased imaging, sterilization, and surgical systems focused on integration.
- Dentsply Sirona highlighted its Same Day Workflow and Primescan 2 for faster chairside diagnostics.
- KaVo revealed the eSCALER and SPAlight, combining performance and design.
- Align Technology introduced AI X-ray Insights and NIRI for radiation-free caries detection.
- BOTISS launched a bioabsorbable membrane and new HA-based bone graft putty.
- Dental Direkt presented a hybrid zirconia disc with advanced shade matching.
- Maxxeus expanded its regenerative solutions into the European market.
- Pearl is partnering with manufacturers to embed AI across the dental ecosystem.
Dental Insights iData Learned on Day 3 at IDS 2025
Day 3 of IDS 2025 highlighted significant advancements in digital integration, AI-enhanced imaging, and multifunctional treatment systems.
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Aidite: Digital Integration and Workflow Evolution
Aidite significantly expanded its presence this year. Their booth highlighted an upcoming intraoral scanner and emphasized a visible focus on workflow, connectivity, and AI integration across their ecosystem, showing a shift toward smarter digital dentistry.
GC: Hands-On Innovation with Cytrans®
GC drew crowds with its engaging interactive booth and the launch of its Cytrans® line of synthetic dental bone grafts and membranes. Clinicians were able to test products directly through hands-on workshops, highlighting GC’s dedication to education and product transparency.
J. Morita: Imaging Meets Treatment Planning
J. Morita shared its roadmap to introduce its own intraoral scanner and a full AI-assisted imaging platform. Their goal? To create a seamless diagnostic and treatment planning tool, including basic orthodontic planning within one integrated suite.
ACTEON: Sharper Imaging, Dual-Mode Hygiene Devices
ACTEON enhanced its trusted X-Mind® Optima 3D with AI-driven noise reduction, enabling sharper imaging at lower radiation levels. They also launched OPUS, a hygiene device that blends ultrasonic scaling and air-polishing for adaptable patient care.
W&H: Smart Systems in Imaging and Surgery
W&H’s booth stood out with its Seethrough imaging platform and Lexa Mini sterilizer. Their integrated oral surgery solution, Implantmed and Piezomed, offers compatibility with their Straight and Contra-angle Handpieces.
Digital Dentistry Spotlight
Dentsply Sirona: Innovation in Same-Day Dentistry
Dentsply Sirona headlined its award-winning “Same Day Workflow,” emphasizing chairside solutions and automation. The Primescan 2, recently awarded for “Innovation in Scanning,” was a centerpiece, setting a high standard for digital impressions and diagnostics.
KaVo: Performance Meets Design
KaVo announced the KaVo uniQa dental unit’s reinvention, along with several other new products including the KaVo eSCALER for advanced ultrasonic cleaning and the SPAlight UX Light treatment lamp. The focus remained on performance, comfort, and elegance.
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Align Technology: AI + Imaging for Precision Treatment
Align made headlines with two major innovations:
Align X-Ray Insights – AI-powered analysis of X-rays to assist clinical decision-making. It enhances dental diagnostics by detecting conditions like caries and periodontal bone loss. This technology also integrates with the Align™ Digital Platform to streamline workflows, improve patient communication, and build trust. Early adopters praised its effectiveness, with 95% finding it helpful for communication and 91% noting increased treatment acceptance.
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NIRI (Near-Infrared Imaging) – Added to their iTero Lumina system, this new software enables restorative planning and caries detection without radiation, designed for efficient workflows and enhanced restorative capabilities. These innovations feature advanced accuracy, quick scanning, and Near Infra-Red Imaging (NIRI) technology for caries detection. Offering up to five capabilities in one device, they improve diagnostics, elevate patient experiences, and support complex restorative cases like full arch implant restorations.
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➜ Align Launches Restorative Features for iTero Lumina™ Scanner and Imaging System
Regeneration, Materials & AI
BOTISS: Membranes Reinvented
BOTISS introduced two cutting-edge biomaterials:
- A malleable graft formula containing hydroxyapatite (HA) to support soft tissue healing. The BGS (Bone Graft Substitute) becomes putty-like, enhancing void filling and malleability. Meanwhile, the HA (Hydroxyapatite) contributes to soft tissue healing.
- NovaMag Shield – a magnesium-based bioabsorbable membrane that mimics titanium but dissolves within four months.
Dental Direkt: Hybrid Aesthetics
Dental Direkt highlighted their new hybrid zirconia disc and “Warm” and “Cold” shade concept, offering enhanced aesthetic flexibility for restorative cases.
Maxxeus: U.S. Leader Now Expanding in Europe
Well-established in the U.S. regenerative materials market, Maxxeus made its presence known at IDS with a strategic expansion into Europe.
Pearl: AI as a Service
Pearl is forming partnerships with dental manufacturers to integrate its AI into broader workflows, supporting diagnostics, automation, and data-driven care across the dental ecosystem.
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Final Thoughts on Day 3 at IDS 2025
Day 3 of IDS 2025 highlighted advancements like regenerative biomaterials, AI diagnostics, and intraoral scanners, showcasing the industry’s focus on innovation and patient-centered care, and accelerated innovation. With digital workflows at the heart of nearly every product, the dental landscape is evolving faster than ever.
Stay tuned for more, where iData Research continues its on-the-ground exploration of the world’s most influential dental event.
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